What a fantastic place near Yosemite! Was doing some consulting work at the Park and stayed nearby for work. Ate here once for convenience but came back two more times for the excellent service. The first server was a sweet college kid. She was great. The next day a fantastic young lady was my server for breakfast and was so amazing I came back for lunch. She was so professional and fast and efficient and just legendary. I will always think of her when I think about what excellent service should be! The food was good, and very fast (maybe too fast!) and the place was clean....but the service was truly fantastic! read more

We came to Lucky on a Saturday afternoon and they were able to accommodate 6 adults and 1 toddler. Our server also gave my nephew a coloring set which was so thoughtful of her . The portion size was massive! Large portions = more nibbling especially on a roadtrip. I had the spicy chicken sandwich with the sweet potato waffle fries and it was sooo good. I love the crunchy texture :) Ambiance is nice - rustic, very fitting. read more

Lucky Buck Cafe - Spicy chicken sandwich with sweet potato waffle fries - Cafes Near Me - Groveland, California

Stopped at this little cafe, as it was the only food option open near our hotel (Firefall Ranch). It's a great place to stop on the way to/from Yosemite, too. FOOD: got a BLTA (bacon, lettuce, tomato, turkey, avocado) sandwich. It was good, but nothing particularly special. My partner didn't care for his Reuben because it had too much sauerkraut. My kids shared a grilled cheese sandwich. The bread was definitely a whole wheat, like you could taste the grains. I think a smooth wheat would've been better. Overall, decent amount of options.. SERVICE: this is where this place shined. Charity was our waitress and she was awesome! I am not easily impressed, but she definitely impressed me. She went above and beyond. She printed coloring sheets for my kids. When my picky daughter was let down by goofy, she went and got Daisy Duck to make her happy. She was attentive, but not overbearing or annoying. She deserves to be recognized and I hope this place appreciates her! Wish there were more people like her :) INSIDE: relatively roomy. There's a bar side and the restaurant side with some diner bar-style seating too.. so various seating options. They have a small "gift shop" in the middle/center, right when you walk in. Prices seemed reasonable. I liked that there was something to look at while waiting for food. OUTSIDE: decent sized parking lot. There's a cat named Terminator out front. It let us pet it, but didn't appear to approach people so no need to be afraid of it lol. read more

Lucky Buck Cafe - BLTA - Cafes Near Me - Groveland, California

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Wife has allergies, so we ended up here; Very accommodating. Had the meatloaf, she had the ribs. Had to come back. New York stake and lasagna. Both excellent. Next day... porterhouse. Wow. Had to try the peach cobbler out of respect; also amazing. Great price for quality of food. Lightning quick service. If I'm within 50 miles ever again, I'm not going anywhere else (No allergic reaction from any dish she had!) read more

Stayed at the lodge next door over the weekend, and went here for dinner and breakfast. Classic diner vibes - friendly and attentive staff, rustic decor, local beers on tap. We got the salmon plates, and meatloaf for dinner. Salmon was cooked to perfection, and the accompanying herb butter was delectable. The meatloaf had an enjoyable balance of meat, breadcrumbs, and garlic. The gravy that came with mashed potatoes was lit. The soups of the day- tomato bisque/beef barley were great appetizers on a cold night. The next morning we got a spicy omelette, the pancake breakfast, and french toast. No complaints. The omelette came with spicy salsa, and was peppered with tangy jalapenos. The french toast/pancakes were both fluffy as hell. The sausage patties were cooked delightfully. Service was great as the previous night. 10/10 will stop here next time I go to Yosemite. read more

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Food was good. Some was made there. Some was bought. The chicken friend steak was good. The gravy was packaged in my option. It reminded me of the McCormick mix you buy in the store. The onion rings were great and fresh. The pretzel sticks were good but obviously not made there. The service was really good. The atmosphere was good too. Great place to stop when you just got out of Yosemite. read more

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Such a cozy spot to unwind and enjoy dinner after a long day of hiking. The menu has a wide variety of options, and the soups are perfect for chilly weather! Service is attentive and friendly. The price is very reasonable considering the location. They also sell Yosemite goodies (socks, hats, etc), which is awesome since the visitor center was closed during our visit! So glad to have the Lucky Buck next to our hotel! read more

Lucky Buck Cafe - Chicken and rice soup - Cafes Near Me - Groveland, California

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Eaten here twice recently! Once on the way out of yosemite and most recently on the way out. Firstly, there is a lot of parking and even EV parking available on the lot. Secondly, there is a WHOLE VEGETARIAN MENU! Both times I had a Beyond meat vegetarian burger - once a regular cheese and the other time one of the other burgers with the veggie patty switched in. So delicious and their french fries are 10/10. The meat eaters also LOVED their beef burgers - a huge hit. The restauratn itself is quite big, has a small shop for souvenirs too. Eating in - this was in July, we were seated but it took ages for a sever to approach us. Servers were walking by the chatting with other guests and it took awhile to get our order taken. Order for pick up - this weekend we ordered for pick up, calling 15 mins before arrival and when we got there we got our food made within a few minutes. Again the food was AMAZING and very helpful staff. I would definitely be back again its such a great place to eat after or before a big hiking adventure. read more

Lucky Buck Cafe - Beyond Meat burger in the back and Beef burger at the front. - Cafes Near Me - Groveland, California

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This place makes great meals. Just got two of the biggest and best prime rib dinners you have ever seen to go for Mother's Day. 14 oz prime rib, asparagus, baked potato with all the fixings with salad or soup. $35.00 only. Such a deal and the ladies running the place could not be nicer. Highly recommend for any occasion! read more

We were staying at the Westgate hotel (next-door) so this was a convenient location before heading out to Hetch Hetchy dam. This is a very busy café, but it has a comfortable old-fashioned atmosphere and capable staff. There is a section in the middle of the café where they sell various souvenirs too! :) The food quality is similar to what you would find in a diner. Nothing fancy, but it does the job. My husband enjoyed his meatloaf and I thought this was a place worth checking out! I enjoyed the experience. FYI the old gold rush 'Chinese Camp' and Chinese Market (open for business), is not too far from here and worth a stop for the history! read more

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We stayed right next door while visiting Yosemite and this was very convenient for a hot breakfast. Staff was quick, efficient and friendly as we placed our take out orders. We ordered: Two eggs scrambled with potatoes and toast Two eggs over hard with potatoes and toast California omelet Everything was great. My favorite was the California omelet which had pickled jalapenos (I'd say it was the extra oomph factor!) along with onions and tomatoes and a side of salsa and sour cream. We liked the food on day 1 so we returned for day 2. Would recommend even if we weren't staying next door to it. Hot tip: they also have a store front if you're looking for Yosemite souvenirs like the extra cute magnet we purchased! read more

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Shoutout to Amy. We were on our way to visit the National Park for the first time in a decade and this place, Lucky Buck Cafe, had literally turned our day around. Being a visitor from out of state, during the summer, I had no clue that Yosemite required reservations. So we found ourselves here connected to Wifi and a warm meal in our systems after driving 6 hours one way only to find ourselves with an additional 6 hours to wait until the park opened without reservations lol. But to go back to the review of Lucky Buck, the Breakfast Burrito was so bomb and was able to take the rest home for dinner later that evening. Would totally rate this cozy place and Amy 10/5 stars if I could! read more

Good food, great service! Comfortable rustic cafe, just what you want when you are visiting in the Yosemite area. It shares the same parking area as the motel we stayed at, so very convenient too. We'll be back! read more

Absolutely amazing, fresh burgers! Fries:crunchy, delicious! Best Buffalo Blue Cheese burgers I have ever tasted, read more

Lucky Buck Cafe - Date night: Picnic in the Woods with juicy burgers! - Cafes Near Me - Groveland, California

We went here because we stayed at Yosemite westgate lodge next door. They have souvenirs for purchase. My boyfriend ordered a burger, and I ordered a salad. He liked his more than I liked mine. We opted to go to priest station cafe the next day instead. read more

We stayed overnight at the hotel next door and had dinner after a long day of hiking and breakfast the next day. Our burgers at dinner were amazing as were the fries and sweet potato waffle fries. The service was fast and friendly. Breakfast was equally great. read more

Perfect stop after a very long day in Yosemite. Staff was kind and attentive, food hit the stop after a long day and kids were happy. What more could you ask for? Burgers were perfect. steak was great The atmosphere was hot out of the park starving ready for local food. read more

Lucky Buck Cafe - Grilled cheese with tomato soup - Cafes Near Me - Groveland, California

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I can not express how amazing this place is! Family and I rented a lodge next door to this place and I sent my husband to buy some burgers from here late at night. I have never tried anything like it . In the morning , we chose to have breakfast here too. The service was very friendly and attentive. We were coming from Los Angeles. I felt so sad knowing I wouldn't be trying those burgers again soon If we choose to travel to Yosemite again, this will be my choice for Breakfast, lunch and dinner! Can't exaggerate enough. read more

Food was hot and fresh but the steak was a bit rubbery and needed flavor. The waitress was friendly. read more

WARNING to POC Travelers: My family and I visited after a day in Yosemite and were met with blatant discrimination. We were completely ignored, no one greeted us or offered a menu. Meanwhile, a White family who arrived after us was seated and served immediately. Even after we seated ourselves, the staff refused to acknowledge our presence while continuing to wait on the other table. All we received were glares. It was a hostile and degrading experience. If you are a person of color, please avoid this establishment for your own peace of mind and safety. read more

We stopped by on our way out of Yosemite, it's conveniently located, and the parking is easy. Their staff were friendly and attentive. The interior is a typical diner with a wide range of food selections from breakfast to main entrees. They also have a bar in the back if you are looking for a drink. Overall the food was decent, but the salad can be improved and the meatloaf was a little dry. Also, our table had a lot of flies, and we ended up killing a few to keep eating. read more

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Super cute place. Saw that they had a ton of veg/vegan options and had great reviews so we swung by. Greeting was adequate, but "what's up" is not the best welcome. We were seated and read all of our options as vegans. I asked the server about one and their response was "I have no idea about vegan". Also didn't show interest in asking someone. What a bummer. Note to owners: Thanks for having so many vegan and veg options, and five minutes with staff about them would be helpful and add to the hospitality. When someone orders something vegan and the server has no idea, there is less confidence that what they are getting is vegan. We ordered. The food was good. This place could be awesome. read more

It's busy but not so much you can't find a table cause it's large, too so everything was fresh! Super good 1/2 pound cheeseburger and the onion rings are delish! I also had the steak beet and blue cheese salad on the second night since I was staying close by. Good prices and great food! read more

Ordered three pancakes with a side of bacon and an extra side of sausage to go. The pancakes were super delicious. Bacon was nice and thick and crispy. The sausage tasted like sausage, good but not as special as the pancakes and bacon. Food was ready super fast! I went to the bathroom and it was already done when I came out! There are four Electrify America chargers behind the restaurant. Was nice to charge while I waited for my food. They also have quite a few nice, shady outdoor tables! read more

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Good was okay but with food being fat and few between it's probably one of the better option.

We found this great little diner when our nearby resort was unable to accommodate us for dinner. It was so good we came back the next day for breakfast. Both were excellent! Big portions, super friendly service, and really inexpensive. The food is fresh and flavorful and we left feeling satisfied. read more

On our way back from a beautiful weekend in Yosemite (you need to go to see it with snow), we stopped here. Came for lunch. We had the patty melt with fries and the Chinese chicken salad. Chicken was cooked well and served warm. Our server was great. read more

Lucky Buck Cafe - Patty melt with fries - Cafes Near Me - Groveland, California

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Place clicks on all cylinders. From the initial greeting, to having a drink in front of you within seconds, friendly service, great food and desert, and a game on TV. Tough to beat. Nice work! read more

Wow! Yum. The best place to stop for delicious American food on your way to or from YNP. I had incredible service and will be back here often as we go to Yosemite frequently read more

Yum...the breakfast sandwich on rye (instead of the bagel). The sandwich was delicious: eggs cooked perfectly, crispy bacon. Jessica was accommodating to my request. I ordered a side of sausage which wasn't cooked as well as I'd like, but that's on me, I could've specified "cook well" which is what I did do with the breakfast potatoes. They were wonderfully crispy. The café has a blast from the past vibe which I enjoyed. Jessica was a kind and caring server. I appreciated the good service as I've been on the road for a while. Three "yups" for Lucky Buck...I definitely recommend. read more

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First time here based on recommendation from local people. Chicken fried steak did not disappoint at all. Avocado toast turned out so cute!! Service was great. They also sells souvenir. Such a cute place. read more

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Everything was great! I had the 49er burger and my buddy had the western! Cooked perfectly, the waitress was nice and knowledgeable! The place has the old school diner feel. Very comfortable and warm! read more

This is a quant cafe near Yosemite with great service and food. I don't believe it's open year round due to the snow but don't quote me. Stephanie Is our server and she does an excellent job! read more

Ate here twice this weekend and it was decent. Lemonade was up to par and the chicken fried steak was great. The potatoes were also crunchy and seasoned well. The service was definitely up to par but I felt like the staff was a bit shy. Nonetheless they got the job done. The restaurant is in a cool little meadow with barely any population. Inside it's a comfy cafe style with outside seating as well. The bar is impressive too. I also took a big poop in da bathroom. It was lowkey a bit messy but I think that was due to my friends shitting in there like four times before me Had a good time here read more

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Yikes! Where to start. Food was INEDIBLE and way overpriced. Service was mediocre. Place wasn't the cleanest. Stopped here to eat given the good reviews and proximity to the EA chargers. Ordered the steak medium well (see photos) - probably the worst steak I've ever had in my life. Massively undercooked, tough, and flavorless. Waitress got my drink order wrong - twice. She couldn't manage to get us a slice of bread or toast for our toddler ("it's our policy to not serve toast after noon"). Table and high chairs were dirty. We were seated near the bathroom and next to a table of merchandise - so we had the pleasure of watching everyone go into/out of the bathroom and shop for trinkets. There was literally nothing positive about our dining experience here. read more

Lucky Buck Cafe - "Medium well done" steak - couldn't eat it. - Cafes Near Me - Groveland, California

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Will start by saying we are grateful this little place is right next to our hotel. The restaurant itself is super cute inside but we sat outside with our service pup. The service was wonderful- so attentive, fast and super friendly. She was great at recommending menu items and quickly moved tables for us so we could sit outside. The food itself was decent. We all ordered something different so we could try it. We would definitely go back and give them a try for their breakfast menu. For the service alone it's worth stopping in. read more

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Food was amazing and the service was even better, our servers were so kind and attentive, the place was warm, unlike outside

This guy walked in on me in the bathroom... otherwise everything was soooo bomb. The cat outside was fire.

Best burger around. The staff is always friendly and quick with service. I love stopping here after a long hike. They offer solid consistency with their food. They do offer beer and wine as well. read more

Super convenient to Yosemite park entry. Open early for breakfast. We had breakfast before raft trip on the "T" and dinner afterwards. Plenty of parking. Vegan and vegetarian options. Check out the sweet "greeter" cat. read more

Lucky Buck Cafe - Greeter cat - Cafes Near Me - Groveland, California